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For this 2024, minimalism also came to hand.
The short, manicured and sometimes natural nails without any artifice are those seen in fashion shows and editorials.
We celebrate this return to the essential that exempts us from the tyranny of having to go to the manicure to maintain artifices.
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Rounded or square shapes will continue to be options to suit everyone, and nude and neutral tones will undoubtedly be the most popular.
Some details, yes: appliqués but super discreet.
Without a doubt, nail health is also a priority.
Of course lemon or more dramatic tones will always be a trend.
The question is: Is it worth continuing to subject ourselves to artificial elements that ruin our nails and ultimately make them sick?
Clearly not.
Semi-permanent nail polishes and sculpting are not free.
The nails begin to thin and weaken, even (as paradoxical as it may seem) the products used to harden the nails are the ones that finally cause them to break.
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We know that everything that is artificial has its consequences in the long run, and the health of our nails is also important to us.
How to start taking care of them?
You have to
clean them well and moisturize them
.
For this it is not necessary to resort to specific products.
The mix of olive oil and honey for nails and cuticles is super efficient, as long as it is applied with a good massage so that the blood circulates correctly.
Nourishing them
with foods rich in vitamins A and B to strengthen them is also important.
Increasing cereals, brewer's yeast, tomatoes, red peppers, carrots, walnuts, almonds, and fish is a good start.
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Protecting them
from humidity to avoid the appearance of fungi is essential.
That is why it is necessary to protect our hands with gloves if we are going to do gardening or washing.
Cuticles must be taken care of
as much as nails.
And never remove them completely since their function (among others) is to prevent water from entering and mold from forming.
Trimming them just a little is more than enough.
The correct use of the file
is not a minor piece of information.
You have to file them from one side to the other, always following in the same direction and with long, smooth strokes.
Never file with back and forth movements.
To remove any loose debris, pass the file in a vertical position from top to bottom, in one-direction movements.
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Finally, using natural products like
lemon to whiten them
and letting them breathe for at least 15 days a month is a good trick to keep them healthy.
Of course:
if you are going to glaze them, never forget to apply a base
to avoid future stains.
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